Lincoln City Sign Brennan Johnson on Loan From Nottingham Forest

Brennan Johnson Joins Lincoln City on Loan

Exciting Prospect

Johnson is much like his former Forest team-mate and Lincoln City loanee Tyler Walker. He has been on the fringes of the first-team squad for some time, but is yet to break down that barrier of regular appearances at the City Ground.

The 19-year-old made his senior debut for Forest on the opening day of last season, coming on as a late substitute in a 2-1 defeat to West Bromwich Albion.

However, his appearances came in sporadic periods throughout the season. He featured started both cup defeats to Arsenal and Chelsea retrospectively, as well as starting two games post-lockdown.

Johnson operates as a number 10 behind the striker. However, he can also operate in as a central midfielder, which is more likely to suit Michael Apppleton’s preferred 4-3-3.

Long Pursuit

Speaking about their the Imps’ new signing to the official Lincoln City website, Jez George, Head of Football, said: “Brennan is a player than we have been working hard to sign all summer and discussions have been ongoing with Gary Brazil (Nottingham Forest’s Academy Manager) since lockdown.

“We are respectful that he is a Nottingham Forest player and so the decision and timing of that decision has always needed to suit them, not us. The fact that we have been able to get a deal agreed in the last couple of days, after so long chasing the player, is a reward for our persistence and patience.”

Lincoln are starting to build a stable relationship with Nottingham Forest. Recent transfer windows have seen Tyler Walker, Jorge Grant and Liam Bridcutt make the move across the Midlands, and it looks set to continue moving into the future.

“I would like to thank Gary for his help throughout the process,” said George.

“We are delighted to be creating such a positive relationship with Nottingham Forest, having previously signed Jorge Grant on a permanent transfer and Tyler Walker on loan last season, and we look forward to working with another one of their really talented young players. We thank Nottingham Forest for trusting us with Brennan’s development and for making this a football decision.”